Things to Do & See:

Still under development, the new Greenway consists of 2,200 acres lining the Red River and the Red Lake River as they flow through Greater Grand Forks.  This picturesque urban space offers countless recreational, cultural, historical and natural resource opportunities.  You can hike, walk, run, rollerblade, bike, bird, canoe, kayak, fish or golf, all in the heart of our two cities.  Additionally, there are two disc golf courses - one in Lincoln Drive Park and the other, a new 12-hole course, just off Bygland Road, across from Eagle Point Trail Head, in East Grand Forks.  Almost entirely complete, the Greenway includes an all-season trail system, nature preserves, picnic sites and camping areas.  A brand new dog park has also just opened in Lincoln Drive Park.  It offers dog owners a safe, legal opportunity to exercise their pet off-leash, within the city limits. (view map) 

The North Dakota Museum of Art is "a cultural jewel on the prairie" receiving accolades nationally for quality visual arts, innovative programming, and strong leadership. Besides the permanent collection, the Museum has frequent world-class traveling exhibits, serves as a venue for classical music concerts, sponsors lectures and workshops, offers art education to school children, and provides cultural space for community social functions. The Museum's exhibition program brings art and artists from the region, across the United States, and around the world to North Dakota. The Museum is located on the campus of the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, on Centennial Drive. Hours are 9 AM to 5 PM on weekdays and 1 to 5 PM on weekends.

Turtle River State Park is just 22 miles west of Grand Forks and is situated along a heavily-wooded valley. This 784-acre park is a vivid contrast to the open farmland that dominates eastern North Dakota. The river was named for the mud and snapper turtles once found in abundance in the streams. Today, the entire park is a natural sanctuary harboring an abundance of plant and animal life. The wetland is a haven for birds and migratory waterfowl. The park has 125 modern and primitive campsites, a woodland lodge and group cabins, a mountain bike trail, self-guided nature trails, fishing for rainbow trout and special programs presented in an outdoor amphitheater. Winter activities include cross-country skiing, sledding and more.

Regarded as one of the best collegiate aviation complexes in the world, the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences features an atmospherium, high altitude chamber, flight and air traffic control simulators and the Regional Weather Information Center. The airport houses flight operations, including training aircraft. Weekday tours can be arranged by calling for a reservation.

Cheer on the Fighting Sioux at one of the many sporting events held at the University of North Dakota. Athletic events include football, hockey, swimming, basketball, volleyball and much more.